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St. Mary's County Watershed Stewards Academy Information Meeting

When:

Wednesday, Mar. 23, 2016 - 6:00pm to 6:30pm

Where:

Agricultural Service Center

Address:

26737 Radio Station Way

Suite C

Leonardtown, MD20650

United States

Description/Notes:

Are you looking to improve local water quality or to be a leader in your community? Become a Master Watershed Steward! The University of Maryland Extension Program and St. Mary's County Government are excited to announce the first St. Mary’s County Watershed Stewards Academy (WSA) certification course. This is an adult education program that runs Thursday evenings beginning April 28th, 2016. Stewards will gain hands-on and classroom training in a diverse range of topics including: watershed processes, installation and maintenance of stormwater best management practices, project funding and permitting, community engagement, and much, much more! Participants will receive the tools and resources necessary to assess watersheds, identify pollution sources and restoration opportunities, and educate their community on current water quality issues. Come join us and learn what this program is all about! Please RSVP here.

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